In the next week, the starting pitching market could start to pick up steam, especially once Tatsuya Imai's landing spot is known. The Japanese right-hander has until Jan. 2 to sign with an MLB team - and once he's off the board, we could see both the free agent and trade markets move quickly.
One of the biggest names rumored to be available via trade is Miami Marlins right-hander Edward Cabrera - but the Fish aren't budging on their high asking price and now, according to Barry Jackson of the Miami Herald, two of the likeliest landing spots for the 27-year-old are 'no longer involved'.